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These mini chicken sandwiches make terrific appetizers.

Combine the cumin and paprika and rub the mixture over the chicken breasts.

Coat a nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray and place over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook about 4 minutes on each side, or until no longer pink in the center.

Cool about 10 minutes, then slice each breast into 8 pieces, cutting slightly on the diagonal, so the chicken slices are approximately the same size as the bread slices. Set aside.

In a small bowl stir the mayonnaise, orange zest, mint and walnuts together. Spread each slice of bread with a generous tablespoon of the walnut mixture. Top with a slice of chicken, then with a sprig of watercress or parsley.

Serves 4: 1 serving = 4 sandwiches Nutrition information per serving:
314 calories, 19g protein, 36g carbohydrate, 3g fiber, 731mg sodium, 35mg cholesterol, 9g total fat, 1g saturated fat.